Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Japantown, San Francisco

Evan C. • May 6, 2019The Braised Short Rib is a must! To elevate the dish, add rice cake and definitely the cheese!

Stephanie Y. • July 30, 2015Delicious soup, excellent vermouth cocktails (no full bar), and huge rib-eye portions.

Minjae L. • December 10, 2021Crispy eggplant curry is a standout. All dishes are bright, pungent, exciting—I loved it. If you're not adventurous and open to new experiences, I'd go elsewhere.

Anish B. • February 26, 2023Don't skip out on the chai

Jenn P. • April 2, 2018Ask for the float! This is a matcha latte with soft serve on top.

Connie C. • August 14, 2018Delicious omkase with a flair! Really unique combinations and flavor accents, like gold flakes, herbs, foie gras, etc on traditional sushi. Small station but great chefs. Def do the 12 piece.

Megan Allison • February 1, 2022Modest and unfancy-looking compared with premium ice creams in the area, but it's winning the game with the next-level creamiest gelato. Fig ricotta will change you. 🍨🏆

Mike W. • March 13, 2019The house bowl of Hinodeya Ramen is truly wonderful. Loved the chew of the noodles and rich, savory broth - all perfected with a heaping scoop of the chili garlic condiment, Tabera. WinstonWanders.com

Simon W. • June 11, 2017Black sesame ice cream in a small waffle fish (small is plenty) with pocky sticks and sprinkles!

ashley t. • October 15, 2012Lobster rolls, mussels (don't miss the garlic bread), Baja style fish tacos. Get it all.

Lisa Y. • April 8, 2016So cute kawaii crepe with many kinds of toppings and ice cream flavors!!!

Sharon P. • March 26, 2018The most amazing vegetarian broth and most delicious ramen I've had hands down!

Sean H. • October 1, 2022Love the Orange foam coffee. I combine kalbijim croissant and injeolmi croissant to stack the rice cake and the kalbi like a magical croissant sandwich.

Lynn H. • May 27, 2017I enjoy eating Saag Paneer with Serrano Chili Naan!

Kelly . • October 1, 2012Japanese crepe has green tea ice cream, red beans, and macha sauce. Delicious! Make sure you add ice cream to any crepe you get. You need to balance out the dry crispy crepe with something creamy

Megan R. • August 17, 2013Amazing pies, patties and macaroons! Try the chocolate salted caramel cake you won't be sorry!

Kim P. • April 5, 2015Fresh-made onigiri is absolutely unreal and cheap! $2 for spicy salmon 🍙

Terence C. • February 9, 2017All you can eat Sukiyaki! Totally worth it and delicious. Good service too! 4/5

Eric J. • October 24, 2019Come early, we got here 7pm and lots of flavors were sold out

Glo • September 3, 2024Green tea with lavender syrup! You’re welcome!

Hailey P. • January 13, 2018Omakase is good for the $$ and sushi is very high quality. Highly recommend -- one of the top sushi restaurants in SF

Dave J. • April 16, 2015Some of the dishes are Western influenced Japanese food and it's so good and comforting.

Judy T. • February 18, 2013Try the Sweet Potato Creme Latte - Creamy and delicious. Not a coffee drink. Just what I wanted in a cold night. Love it!

V • November 25, 2012Huge song list in English, Japanese, Tagalog, and Spanish! Fun crowd and excellent service.

Jessica G. • February 21, 2015Huge!!! And delicious !! Share 1 udon and tempuras were super fresh too

LaShea R. • May 10, 2013The ham and brie sandwich with apple slices was delicious. It came with a tasty salad and chips. The Strawberry Fields green tea was delicious as well.

Stephany • September 26, 2018The whiskey sour was not too sweet and fluffy like a Pisco sour. So good.

Steve C. • February 24, 2021The ramen is excellent! This is a really good spot with lovely outdoor seating that catches the sun. And... did I say the ramen is amazing!! 😁🍜

Tiff T. • September 9, 2012Try the Yuzu Honey Tea - Fresh yuzu, perfect level of sweetness, warms up body and soul.